Melia Ngorongoro Lodge
A lodge on the rim of Ngorongoro Crater, with Maasai-inspired interiors and a terrace restaurant that looks down into the crater.
- Type
- Lodge
- Comfort
- Premium
- Where
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Ndutu
- About 1 hour 30 minutes by road
- Ndutu balloon season
- 20 December to 31 March
Rim Rooms have crater views, and connecting Rim Rooms give groups two rooms with internal access. The Family Room has a king bed and space to add one extra bed for a child.
The rim walking safari is shared and needs at least 2 guests. It depends on ranger availability and weather, and walking inside the crater is not permitted. A crater bush lunch can be arranged on the crater floor if booked in advance.
Olduvai Gorge visits take about 2 hours with a member of an archaeological team, with lunch on site. Ndutu balloon safaris run from 20 December to 31 March, and Ndutu is about 1 hour 30 minutes away by road.
Facilities
- Restaurant with covered terrace
- Outdoor terrace over the crater
- Infinity pool
- Spa
- Complimentary internet
- Vegetarian options
Rooms
- The Rim Room
- Interconnected Rim Room
- Family Room
At the lodge
- Rim walking safari for two or more guests, with a teatime stop
On request
- Crater bush lunch on the crater floor, booked in advance
Nearby
- Olduvai Gorge visit with an archaeological team member, about 2 hours
- Maasai village visit
- Ndutu balloon safari, 20 December to 31 March